A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2497710 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2499097 epoch_slot_no: 15097 block_no: 2497593 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-04-25 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb78fa4fec0651c0935881c68d0e5117ef725b9ae234ef044c4b90f6fa5de6a9Block Operator
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